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Connecticut  River  Line. 


No.  11. 


TAKING  EFFECT  FEBRUARY  7,  1872. 


SPRINGFIELD,  MASS.: 

SAMUEL  BOWLES  & COMPANY,  PRINTERS. 

1872. 


CONNECTICUT  AND  PASSUMPSIC  RIVERS, 

MASSAWIPPI  VALLEY, 

AND 

VERMONT  CENTRAL  RAILROADS, 

AND  ROADS  UNDER  ITS  MANAGEMENT, 

GENERAL  FREIGHT  TARIFF, 

Fo.  11. 

IN  CONNECTION  WITH 

Connecticut  River,  Hartford  and  New  Haven, 

* 

AND 

New  London  Northern  Railroads,  and  New  York. 


TAKING  EFFECT  FEBRUARY  1st,  1872. 


THI8  TARIFF  SUPERSEDES  ALL  OTHERS,  AND  IS  SUBJECT  TO  REVISION  AT  THE  OPTION  OF 

THE  COMPANIES  ABOVE  NAMED. 


SPRINGFIELD,  MASS.: 

SAMUEL  BOWLES  & COMPANY,  PRINTERS. 

v 1872. 


FREIGHT  DEPOTS  IN  NEW  YORK. 


Connecticut  River  Line,  - - - - Pier  25,  East  River. 

New  London  Northern  Line,  - Pier  40,  North  River. 


SUPERINTENDENTS  AND  GENERAL  FREIGHT  AGENTS. 


CONNECTICUT  AND  PASSUMPSIC  RIVERS  AND 
MASSAWIPPI  VALLEY  RAILROADS. 

Office,  ------  Lyndonville,  Vt. 

H.  P.  ALDEN,  General  Freight  Agent.  L.  GILMORE,  Superintendent. 


VERMONT  CENTRAL  RAILROAD, 

Comprising  Vt.  Central,  Vt.  and  Canada,  Stanslead,  Shefford  and  Clxambly,  Montreal  and 
Vt.  June.,  Sullivan,  Ogdensburg  and  Lake  Champlain,  Missisquoi,  Rutland,  Vt.  Val- 
ley, Montreal  and  Plattsburg,  Whitehall  and  Plattsburg,  Addison  and  New  London 
Northern  Railroads. 

Office,  -----  st.  Albans,  Vt. 

♦ 

J.  W.  HOBART,  General  Freight  Agent.  G.  MERRILL,  Superintendent. 

CONNECTICUT  RIVER  RAILROAD. 

Office,  ------  Springfield,  Mass. 

H.  E.  HOWARD,  General  Freight  Agent.  . J.  MULLIGAN,  Superintendent. 

■ — * - — — * 

HARTFORD  AND  NEW  HAVEN  RAILROAD. 

Office,  — — — — — — Hartford,  Conn. 

GEO.  H.  FORBES,  General  Freight  Agent.  W.  P.  BURRALL,  President. 

NORWICH  AND  NEW  YORK  TRANSPORTATION  CO. 

JULIUS  WEBB,  Manager,  Norwich,  Conn. 

J.  E.  SHORT,  Jr.,  Agent;  Office,  Pier  40,  North  River,  N.  Y. 

NEW  HAVEN  STEAMBOAT  COMPANY. 

Office,  - Pier  25,  East  River,  N.  Y. 

WM.  SCOTT,  Agent.  RICHARD  PECK,  Superintendent. 


CONNECTICUT  RIVER  LINE. 

Office,  -----  Pier  25,  East  River,  N.  Y. 

FRANCI&  HYDE,  General  Freight  Agent. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF.  3 


General  Rules  and  Regulations. 


1.  No  Single  Bill  of  Freight  shall  be  made  lessThan^S  cents'nor  less  than 
the  price  of  100  lbs.,  at  First  Class  Rates  if  more  than  35  cents.  In  all  cases  enter 
the  actual  as  well  as  the  assumed  weight  on  the  Way-bill. 

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Conditions  of  Receiving  and  Responsibility. 

2.  Receipts. — The  Railroad  Companies  will  not  be  responsible  for  the  safe 
custody  or  transportation  of  Freight,  unless  receipted  for  by  an  authorized  Agent. 
Duplicate  Receipts,  in  the  form  prescribed,  ready  for  signature,  must  accompany  the 
delivery  of  Freight. 

3.  Owner’s  Risk. — In  receiving  articles  that  are  transported  at  owner’s 
risk,  Station  Agents  will  call  the  attention  of  shippers  to  the  rule,  and  also  write 
“ Owner’s  Risk”  on  the  Receipts  and  Way-bill. 

4.  Cases  Strapped. — The  Railroad  Companies  will  not  be  responsible  for 
any  deficiency  in  Dry  Goods,  Boots,  Shoes,  Hats,  Caps,  and  other  Goods  in  boxes, 
unless  strapped  with  iron  or  wood ; nor  for  any  deficiency  in  freight  shipped  in  bulk. 

5.  Delays. — They  will  not  be  responsible  for  damages  caused  by  delays  from 
storms,  accidents,  or  unavoidable  causes,  nor  for  the  decay  or  injury  of  perishable 
articles,  nor  for  injury  to  property  produced  by  frost,  heat,  or  the  elements. 

6.  No  Responsibility  will  be  admitted  to  an  amount  exceeding  $200,  upon 
any  single  article  of  freight,  unless  notice  be  given  of  its  value,  and  a special  agree- 
ment made  therefor.  Agents  are  not  authorized  to  receive  Specie,  Drafts,  Bank 
Bills,  Watches,  Jewelry,  and  other  articles  of  great  value,  for  transportation. 

7.  Valuable  Goods. — Silver  and  Plated  Ware,  Silk  Goods  and  like  valuable 
articles,  must  be  made  known  and  charged  extra  at  discretion,  or  the  Railroad 
Companies  will  not  be  responsible  for  their  loss  or  injury. 

8.  Bulky  and  troublesome  articles,  requiring  additional  care,  will  be  charged 
extra  at  discretion. 

9.  Packing. — Freight  will  not  be  received,  unless  packed  in  proper  condition 
to  be  safely  transported,  and  each  package  plainly  marked.  Goods  in  paper  bundles, 
and  Liquids  in  Jugs,  Demijohns,  Cans  and  Jars,  unpacked,  will  not  be  received  for 
transportation. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


4 


10.  Furniture. — Each  article  or  package  of  Furniture  must  be  marked  with 
name  and  destination,  or  it  will  be  received  only  at  the  owner’s  risk  of  loss.  Furni- 
ture must  not  he  way-billed  as  a “Lot”  except  at  the  owner’s  risk.  Old  Furniture, 
Household  Goods,  or  Plunder,  will  be  forwarded  only  on  conditions  named  in  “Re- 
lease,” which  the  Agents  are  in  all  cases  to  furnish.  One  stamped,  to  he  retained 
by  Agent,  the  other  marked  “ Copy,”  must  be  attached  to  the  Way-bill  forwarded 
with  the  Goods. 

11.  Gunpowder,  Nitro- Glycerine,  and  like  explosive  articles,  will  not  be, 
transported  except  by  special  contract  made  with  the  Superintendent  or  General 
Freight  Agent. 

12.  Prepaid. — Freight  that  the  Agents  of  the  Company  do  not  deem  worth 
the  transportation  charges,  at  forced  sale,  will  not  be  received,  unless  the  charges 
are  prepaid. 

13.  Cooperag-e. — All  property  will  be  subject  to  charges  for  necessary  coop- 
erage and  repacking,  to  stop  further  waste.  Such  expenses  may  be  way-billed  with 
the  freight. 

14.  Demurrage. — The  Railroad  Companies  will  use  due  diligence  in  for- 
warding freight,  but  they  will  not  he  liable,  or  in  any  event  holden  for  delays  in 
discharging  vessels,  arising  from  not  having  at  any  time  sufficient  means  for  trans- 
porting freight  offered  for  transportation. 


DAMAGES. 

15.  No  Allowance  will  be  made  for  manifest  damage  to  freight  unless  notice 
thereof  is  given  before  it  is  received  by  the  Consignee ; nor  for  concealed  damages 
unless  notice  thereof  is  given  within  five  days  after  it  is  delivered  to  the  Consignee. 


CARS.— Loading  and  Unloading. 

16.  Bulk  Freight. — Brick,  Bark,  Boilers,  Coal,  Clay,  Cotton,  Grain,  Head- 
ings, Lumber,  Live  Stock,  Plaster,  Potatoes,  Pig  Iron,  Slate,  Staves,  Shook,  Stone, 
Sand,  and  similar  freight  in  bulk,  and  all  articles  transported  at  car  load  rates  must 
be  loaded  and  unloaded  by  the  consignee  or  owner.  Should  the  Managers,  for  their 
convenience,  choose  to  do  the  loading  or  unloading,  20  cents  per  ton  additional  will 
be  charged. 

17.  One  Bay  only  will  be  allowed  for  loading  and  unloading  cars.  Two 
dollars  or  more  will  be  charged  for  each  additional  day  a car  is  detained  or  at  the 
option*  of  the  Railroad  Company,  it  will  be  unloaded  upon  the  depot  grounds  at  the 
expense  and  risk  of  the  owner. 

18.  Cars  must  he  sent  in  a homeward  direction,  and  will  in  no  case  be  loaded 
for  Roads  not  named  in  this  tariff. 

19.  Passumpsic  cars  must  not  be  loaded  for  points  on  the  Vermont  Central 
Railroad  above  White  River  Junction  from  stations  south  of  that  point.  Hartford 
and  New  Haven  and  Connecticut  River  cars  must  not  be  loaded,  from  stations  north 
of  these  Hoads,  except  to  points  on  the  above  named  Roads,  or  points  reached  over 
them. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF.  5 


WAY-BILLS. 

20.  Partial  Consignments. — Freight  must  not  be  forwarded  with  memo- 
randum Way-bill,  as  “More  to  go,”  “Part  Lot,”  “Bill  to  follow,”  etc.  Whenever 
the  exact  quantity  of  partial  consignments  cannot  be  ascertained,  it  may  be  esti- 
mated, and  the  necessary  corrections  made  on  Way-bill  of  the  balance. 

When  small  lots  of  freight,  for  which  it  is  necessary  to  assume  a weight  in 
order  to  make  the  charge  amount  to  35  cents,  are  billed  to  a station  from  which  they 
are  re-billed,  Agents  will  in  all  cases  enter  upon  the  Way-bill  the  actual  as  well  as  the 
assumed  weight.  For  instance  when  the  article  weighs  but  15  lbs.,  and  it  is  neces- 
sary to  assume  a weight  (the  rate  being  10  cents),  bill  it 

15  lbs.  as  350  a 10  35  cts. 

21.  Gross  Weight. — Transportation  must  be  charged  on  the  gross  weight, 
without  deduction  for  boxes,  casks,  etc.,  containing  the  freight. 

22.  Tile  Name  of  Consignee  and  destination  must  be  entered  in  full  in 
the  Way-bill.  Whenever  the  name  of  the  Consignee  is  withheld,  the  transportation 
charges  must  be  prepaid. 

NEW  YORK  FREIG-HT. 

23.  All  Freight  transported  by  this  line  to  and  from  New  York — except 
Grain,  Potatoes  and  similar  freight  in  bulk — will  be  shipped  to  and  from  New  Haven 
or  New  London  by  Steamboat,  unless  specially  ordered  to  go  by  Railroad. 

24..  Freight  in  Bulk  for  New  York  must  be  billed  to  New  Haven  or  New 
London,  as  shipper  may  direct;  and  Freight  ordered  to  go  through  to  New  York  by 
railroad,  must  be  way-billed  to  New  Haven,  as  follows,  viz. : 

Class  1,  $2.65  per  2,000  lbs. ' 


“ 2, 

- 

- 

2.25 

U 

4. 

4 t 

Less  than 

“ 3, 

- 

- 

- 2.00 

4 4 

*4 

44 

tariff  rate  to 

“ 4, 

- 

- 

1.75 

44 

44 

44 

New  York. 

“ 5, 

- 

- 

- 1.40 

44 

44 

“ J 

From  thence  it  will  be  forwarded  to  New  York  at  the  tariff  rate  of  the  New  York  and 
New  Haven  Railroad,  viz.:  1st  class  21,  2d  class  18,  3d  class  14  cents  per  100  lbs. 
Third  class  rates  will  apply  to  3d,  4th  and  5th  class  rates  of  this  tariff.  All  full  car 
loads  of  about  8 tons  without  regard  to  classification,  to  42d  street  $22  per  car  load, 
and  to  Center  street  depot,  $25.50  per  car  load. 

25.  A Separate  Way-Bill  must  accompany  each  car. 

26.  Storage  will  be  charged  on  all  Freight  delivered  in  New  York,  not  taken 
from  the  wharf  on  the  day  of  its  arrival. 

Canada  Freight — Customs  Regulations. 

27.  All  Freight  to  and  from  Canada  will  be  subject  to  Custom  House  regula- 
tions. All  Freight  from  any  point  in  Cauada  to  any  point  in  the  United  States,  to  be 
paid  in  United  States  Currency.  • 

28.  Importers  Of  Merchandise,  by  freight  from  the  Dominion  of  Canada, 
must  lodge  with  the  Customs  Agent  at  St.  Albans,  Ogdensburg,  Mooers  Junction, 
Rouse’s  Point  or  Newport  (as  the  route  may  be),  a power  of  attorney,  that  he  may 
as  their  agent  lawfully  transact  business  with  the  Customs  in  their  absence. 


6 - CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


29.  An  Invoice  of  each  variety  of  the  merchandise  imported,  showing  the 
quantity,  quality,  etc.,  at  the  market  value  in  gold,  (at  the  point  of  shipment,)  must  ac- 
company such  goods  when  imported. 

30.  All  Invoices  representing  imports  of  more  than  two  hundred  dollars  in 
value,  require  a consul’s  certificate  attached. 

31.  All  Duties  must  be  paid  in  gold  before  any  shipment  can  pass  the  ports  of 
entry. 

32.  Gold,  for  Duties  should  be  sent,  and  all  correspondence  relating  to  cus- 
toms should  be  addressed  to  the  Customs  Agents. 

33.  Custom  House  charges  (not  duties)  on  property  paid  by  the  Line,  passing 
in  and  out  of  Canada,  will  be  forwarded  with  the  freight  bill,  and  collected  with  ex- 
pense, in  addition  to  the  freight,  and  the  same  credited  to  Stations  making  such  entry. 

34.  Agents  will  cause  to  be  forwarded  with  promptness  and  regularity,  all  the 
necessary  Customs  Documents  in  connection  with  freight  transportation. 

35.  The  Above  Rules  must  be  strictly  enforced,  or  property  will  be  liable 
to  seizure. 

LAKE  FREIGHTS. 

36.  Wharfage. — Freight  in  any  quantity  coming  to  or  going  from  Burlington, 
' Ogdensburg,  or  Rouse’s  Point,  by  Lake  transportation,  will  be  received  and  delivered 

by  the  Railroad  upon  their  Wharf  free  of  Wharfage. 

STORAGE. 

37.  Storage  will  he  charged  on  all  freight  not  taken  from  the  Depots  within 
one  day. 

38.  When  there  is  any  variation  from  the  Tariff,  the  Way-bill  must  be  marked 
special. 

39.  All  Special  Rates  Will  expire  on  the  last  day  of  December,  each  year,  unless 
othei'wise  specified. 


All  charges  for  Freight  must  be  paid  on  delivery  of  the  Goods. 


Observe  particularly  Rule  38. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


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CLASSIFICATION  OF  FREIGHT. 

♦♦♦ 4 

EXPLANATION. 


The  Number  of  the  Class  is  given  Opposite  each  Article. 

1,  2,  3,  4 stand  for  First,  Second,  Third,  and  Fourth  Classes,  respect- 
ively. 

II  1,  for  Once  and  a Half  Weight  at  First  Class. 

D 1,  for  Double  Weight  at  First  Class. 

3 1,  for  Three  Times  Weight  at  First  Class  Rates. 

C.  L.,  in  Car  Loads. 

L.  C.  L.,  in  Less  than  Car  Loads. 

O.  R.,  Owner’s  Risk. 

*See  Special  Car  Load  List. 

Articles  transported  at  Third  Class  Rates  only  in  quantities  of  2,000 
lbs.  each  and  over ; at  Fourth  Class  Rates  only  in  quantities  of  16,000  lbs. 
each  and  over. 

Articles  transported  at  Cnr  Load  rates,  if  shipped  in  less  quantities  than 
20,000  lbs.,  the  charge  shall  not  exceed  the  price  for  a full  Car.  The  same 
principle  will  apply  to  Third  and  Fourth  Classes. 

Example:  The  charges  for  18  empty  barrels  at  Second  Class  Rates  must  not 
exceed  the  price  of  20  empty  barrels  at  Third-Class  Rates  between  same  stations. 
~In  all  such  cases  assume  the  higher  tonnage  and  lower  rate,  always  giving 
the  customer  the  benefit  of  the  lowest  rate. 

Sgp* Articles  not  enumerated  may  he  classed  with  similar  Freights. 

The  figures  in  the  Table  of  Merchandise  Rates  stand  for  cents  per  100  lbs. 


A 

ACID,  in  wood,  . . . .3 

Acids,  in  glass,  L.  C.  L.  0.  R.,  D 1 
Acids,  in  glass,  C.  L.  0.  R.,  D 2 

Agricultural  Implements,  not  less  than 
12,000  lbs.  per  car  load,  actual 


weight  if  over  that  amount,  0.  R.,  . 2 
Agricultural  Implements,  L.  C.  L. 

0.  R., 1 

Ale,  in  glass,  0.  R.,  . . .1^1 

Ale,  in  wood,  0.  R.  as  to  leakage,  . 1 
Ale,  in  wood,  50  bbls.  and  over,  0.  R. 

as  to  leakage,  . . . .4 

Alcohol,  0.  R.,  . . . . . 1 

Alum,  in  casks,  . ...  .4 

Anchors,  . . . . . .3 

Antimony,  crude,  . . . .4 

Anvils, 4 

Apples,  dried,  1 25  lbs.  per  bbl.,  . . 2 

Apples,  green,  150  lbs.  per  bbl.,  0. 

R.,  over  13  bbls.,  . . . .3 

Apples,  13  bbls.  or  less,  . . . 1 

Apple  Sauce, 2 

Argols,  4 

Arrow  Root, 1 

♦Ashes,  Wood,  Pot  and  Pearl,  . . 4 

Asphaltum, 3 

Axes, 3 

Axles,  car,  . . . . .4 

Axles,  wagon, 2 


B 

BAGS  and  Bagging  in  bales,  . . 2 

Baking  Powders,  . . i 

Band  Boxes,  0.  R.,  16  lbs.  per  cubic 

foot, p 

♦Barilla,  in  casks,  . . . .4 

*Bark,  ground,  in  bags  or  casks,  . . 4 

♦Bark,  Tanners’,  2,000  per  cord,  . . 4 

Barrels,  empty,  flour,  40  lbs.  each,  . 3 

Barrels,  empty,  oil,  ale  and  liquor,  100 

lbs.  each, 3 

Baskets,  in  bundles,  . . .31 

Batting, D 1 

Bath  Tubs,  . . . . D 1 

*Beans,  in  bags  or  barrels,  60  lbs.  per 

bush., 

Bed  Cord, p 

Bedsteads,  see  furniture. 

Beams  of  warp,  boxed,  . . .1 

“ “ unboxed,  . D 1 

Beer,  lager,  . . . p 

Beeswax,  . . . . . p 

Beef,  salted  in  bbls.,  . . .4 

Bee  Hives,  . . . . D 1 

Bellows, 

Bells,  0.  R., p 

Belting,  Leather,  . . . ] 

Benzine,  . . . . . p 

Benzole, 

Berries,  0.  R.,  prepaid,  . . D 1 


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D 

D 


D 

D 
D 1 
. 4 
. 4 
. 1 
. 1 
. 4 
. 3 
. 2 
. 1 
*.  1 
H i 


Billiard  Tables,  boxed,  . . .1 

Binders’  boards,  . . . .3 

Bird  Cages,  boxed,  . . . D I 

Blacking, 

Blankets,  in  bales, 

Do.,  Horse, 

Bleaching  Salts,  in  casks, 

Blinds, 

Boats, 

Bobbins,  loose,  . 

Bobbins,  packed, 

Boilers,  steam,  28  ft.  and  under, 

Boilers,  steam,  over  28  ft., 

Boiler  Flues, 

Bonnets,  boxed, 

Bone  Black, 

Bone-dust,  in  bbls., 

Bones, 

Books, 

Boots  and  Shoes, 

Borax,  in  casks  or  boxes,  . 

Bottles,  glass,  packed,  0.  R., 

Bottles,  stone,  in  crates,  0.  R.,  . 

Boxes,  Cigar,  1 5 lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 
Boxes,  in  nests, 

Boxes,  marked  “Glass,”  0.  R.,  . 

Boxes,  wood,  empty,  15  lbs.  per  cubic 

foot, 1 

*Bran,  . . . . . .4 

Brass,  scraps  in  casks,  . . .3 

Brass,  sheets  and  pigs,  . . .2 

Brass,  vessels  and  castings,  . . 1 

Bread,  in  bbls.  or  boxes,  . . .1 

*Brick,  common,  4 lbs.  each,  . . 4 

*Do.,  Pressed,  5 lbs.  each,  . . .4 

Brimstone,  . . . . .4 

Bristles, .1 

Britannia  Ware,  . . D 2 

Brooms,  C.  L.,  14,000  lbs.,  . . 2 

Brooms,  4 lbs.  each,  . . . .1 

Broom  Corn,  in  bdls.,  . . D 2 

Broom  Corn,  pressed,  . . .2 

*Broom  Handles,  . . . .4 

Brushes,  . . . . . .1 

Buckets,  in  nests,  50  lbs.  per  dozen,  . 1 
*Buckwheat,  48  lbs.  per  bush.,  . . 4 

Buffalo  Robes,  . . . . .1 

Burlaps,  . . . . ' . .3 

Burning  Fluids,  0.  R.,  . . .1 

Burr  Blocks, 2 

Butter,  in  tubs  and  kegs,  . . .1 

Do.  in  boxes,  . . . .1^1 

Butter  firkins,  empty,  25  lbs.  each,  „ 2 

Do.  in  nests .2 

Butter,  in  bbls.,  . . . .3 

Butter  kegs,  empty,  40  lbs.  each,  . 2 
Burial  Cases,  . . . . D 1 

Do.  in  nests, 1 


c 

CABS,  250  lbs.  each,  . . .1 

Calfskins,  finished,,  . . .1 

Camphene,  0.  R.,  . . .1 

Camphor, l 

Candles,  . . . . . .1 

Cane, l 

Cannon, 3 

Cans,  containing  liquids,  packed, 

0.  R., D 1 

Canvas,  2 

Canvas  Roofing,  . . . .2 

Caps,  in  cases,  . . . . D 1 

Carboys,  empty,  0.  R.,  150  lbs.  each, . 2 
Carboys,  filled,  see  “Acids.” 

Carpeting,  well  covered,  . . .1 

Carriage  bodies,  . . . D 2 

Carriages,  children’s,  upholstered  and 
highly  finished,  250  lbs.  each,  . 1 
Carriages,  not  boxed,  see  table.  . . 2 

Carriage  springs,  . ...  .2 

Carriages,  well  boxed,  . . D 1 

Car  Wheels, 4 

Casks,  in  nests,  . . . .1 

Cassia,  1 

Castings,  Brass,  . . . .3 

Castings,  in  casks  or  boxes,  . . 3 

Castings,  iron,  heavy,  . . .1 

Castings,  iron,  light,  0.  R.,  . 1^1 

Castor  Oil,  in  bbls.,  . . . .2 

Castor  Oil,  in  cans,  0.  R.;  . . .1 

Cauldron  Kettles,  0.  R.,  . . .1 

*Cement,  320  lbs.  per  bbl.,  . 

Chain,  in  boxes,  bbls.  or  casks,  . 

Chain,  loose,  ...... 

Chairs,  Cane  seat,  50  lbs.  each,  . 

Chairs,  Common,  30  lbs.  each,  . 

Chairs,  knopk  down,  boxed,  or  in  bdls., 
Chairs,  parlor,  stuffed,  100  lbs.  each,  . 
Chairs,  rocking,  common,  100  lbs.  each, 
Chairs,  rocking,  nurse,  80  lbs.  each,  . 
Chairs,  Rocking  and  Easy,  valuable, 
stuffed,  500  lbs.  each. 

*Chair  stuff, 

Chalk,  .... 

Champagne, 

*Charcoal,  20  lbs.  per  bush., 

Cheese,  in  boxes,  0.  R.  of  weather,  . 1 
Cheese,  in  casks,  . . . .2 

Chests  of  Tools,  . . . .1 

Chiccory, 2 

China  Ware,  0.  R.,  . . . .1 

Chocolate, 1 

Churns,  . . . . D 1 

Cider,  in  bbls.,  0.  R.  leakage,  . . 3 

Cider,  in  bottles,  0.  R.,  . . 1-J  1 

Cider  Mills,  see  machinery. 

Cigar  Boxes,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot,  . 1 
Cigars,  cased,  0.  R.,  . . . .1 

Cigars,  uncased,  . . .31 

Clams,  0.  R.,  prepaid,  . . .1 


r 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF.  . 9 


*Clay, 

Clocks,  boxed,  . . . . D 

Clock  Weights,  boxed, 

Clothes  Pins, 

Clothes  Wringers,  Frames,  and 
Lines,  ...... 

Clothing,  in  cases,  .... 

Cloves, 

♦Coal  Mineral,  . . . . . 

Coal  Sifters,  . . . 1-J 

Coal  'far, 

Cob  Mills,  see  machinery. 

Cocoa  and  Cocoanuts, 

Coffee,  in  bbls.,  ..... 
Coffee,  in  sacks,  0.  R.,  . . 

Coffee  Mills,  ..... 

Coffins, D 

Coke,  40  lbs.  per  bushel,  . 

Collars,  horse, 

Combs, D 

Confectionery,  0.  R., 

Congress  Water,  0.  R.,  . ■ H 

♦Copperas,  . ...  . 

Copper  in  sheets,  .... 

Copper,  manufactured, 

Copper,  plate  and  ingots, 'loose,  . 
Copper,  plate,  ingots  and  bottoms,  in 
casks,  ...... 

♦Copper,  pigs, 

Copying  Presses,  . 

Cordage, 

Cork, D 

Cotton  Belting,  . ...  . 

Cotton  domestics,  . . . . 

Cotton,  square  and  round  bala*, 

Cotton,  compressed,  . 

Cotton  Waste,  . 

Cotton  Waste,  pressed  bales, 

♦Corn,  56  lbs.  per  bushel,  . 

Corn,  parched,  100  lbs.  per  bbl.. 

Corn  Planters,  Cutters  and  Shellers, 
200  lbs.  each,  . . . . 

Covers,  wire,  . ...  . D 

Crackers,  per  bbl.,  100  lbs., 

Cradles,  children’s,  D 

Cradles,  grain,  ....  4 
Cranberries,  in  casks,  O.  R., 

Cream  Tartar, 

Crockery,  O.  R., 

Crow-bars, 

Crucibles,  in  crates  or  hhds., 
Cultivators,  200  lbs.  each,  . 

Currants,  dried,  in  casks,  . 

Cutlery,  ...... 


4 

1 

3 

4 

1 

1 

1 

4 

1 

4 

1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

4 

1 

.1 

1 

1 

4 

1 

r 

i 

4 

4 

1 

*y 

1 

3 

2 
2 
3 
1 

3 

4 
1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

1 


D 

Dates 1 

Demijohns,  filled  or  empty, 
packed,  O.  R.,  . . D 1 

Dirt-scrapers,  200  lbs.  each,  . . 2 

2 


♦Doors,  O.  R., 4 

Door  Frames,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot,  . 2 
Drugs  and  medicines,  . . . 1 

Dry  Goods,  in  boxes,  bales  and  bdls  , 1 

Duck,  . . s . .3 

Dye  Woods,  in  bags  and  bbls.,  . . 3 

Dye  Woods,  in  stick,  . . .4 


E 

♦THARTH  PAINTS, 

Earthen  Ware,  O.  R., 
Eggs,  0.  R.,  200  per  bbl.,  . 
Emery,  . 

Engines,  see  Table. 
Envelopes  in  case, 

Epsom  Salts,  in  bbls., 
Excelsior,  . 

Extract  Hemlock  Bark, 


. 4 
. 3 
. 1 
. 4 

. 1 
. 1 
. 1 
. 1 


F 

Fanning  mills,  . . d 2 

Farina, 2 

Feathers,  Geese,  . . .41 

Feathers,  Hen’s  and  Turkey’s,  . D 1 

♦Feed, 4 

Feld  Spar, 4 

Felloes,  bent,  in  bdls.,  . H i 

Felloes,  sawed,  boxed  or  bdls.,  . . 3 

Felloes,  sawed,  loose,  . . .2 

Felt,  for  roofing,  . . . .3 

♦Fertilizers,  . . . . .4 

Figs,  in  drums,  boxed,  . . . 1 

Figs,  in  drums,  not  boxed,  . D 1 


Fish,  fresh,  0.  R.,  freight  guaranteed,  1 


Fish,  dried,  salted  or  smoked,  . . 4 

®Fish  kits,  halves,  6 lbs.  each.  . . 2 

'Fish  kits,  wholes,  10  lbs.  each,  . . 2 

Flax,  in  bdls.,  or  loose,  . . .1 

Flax,  pressed  in  bales,  . . .2 

Flax  Seed, 4 

Flocks,  hard  pressed  in  square  bales,  4 
Flocks,  in  sacks  or  boxes,  . . 1 

♦Flour,  200  lbs.  per  bbl.,  . . .4 

Flour  in  bags,  0.  R.,  . . .1 

Forks,  hay  and  manure,  . . .1 

Fowls,  in  coops,  . . .31 

Freestone,  finished,  135  lbs.  per  cu.  ft.,  3 
♦Freestone,  unfinished,  . . .4 

Fruit,  dried,  not  specified,  . . .1 

Fruit,  green,  not  otherwise  specified, 

0.  R.,  prepaid,  . . . .1 

Fuller’s  earth, 4 

Furnaces,  . . H i 

Furniture,  and  other  light  and  bulky 
articles  well  packed, to  be  loaded 
and  unloaded  by  the  owner  at  his 
risk,  140  cubic  feet  per  ton,  . . 2 


10  CONN. 

RIVER  LINE 

FREIGHT  TARIFF. 

Furniture,  and  Household  goods,  fami- 

Hemp,  in  bales,  pressed,  . 

. 4 

lies  moving,  12,000  lbs.  per  car, 

2 

Herbs,  not  specified, 

. D 1 

Furniture,  new,  finished  12,000 

lbs. 

Herrings,  in  boxes,  O.  R.,  . 

. I 

per  car,  .... 

• 

• 

1 

Hides,  dry,  loose, 

. 2 

Furniture,  unfinished,  12,000  lbs. 

per 

Hides,  dry,  pressed  in  bales, 

. .4 

car,  .... 

Furniture,  well  boxed,  15 

• 

. 

3 

Hides,  green,  casks,  . 

. 4 

lbs. 

per 

Hides,  green,  loose,  or  in  bdls., 

. I 

cubic  foot, 

. 

• 

2 

Hobby  Horses,  boxed,  . 

. 1 

Furs 

• 

3 

1 

Hobby  Horses,  not  boxed, 

3 1 

0 

Hoes, 

. 1 

Hogs,  dressed,  . 

. 1 

Hogs,  dressed,  C.  L., 

. 3 

Hogsheads,  empty,  300  lbs.  each,  . 3 

G 

Hollow  Ware,  O.  R., 

% i 1 

Hominy,  .... 

. l 

ARDEN  SEEDS, 

VJX  Gas  Fixtures, 

• 

1 

Honey,  in  boxes,  O.  R.,  prepaid,  D 1 

• 

1 

Honey,  in  casks, 

. l 

Gas  Pipe,  .... 

. 

3 

Hoofs  and  Horns,  in  casks, 

. 3 

Ginger,  .... 

• 

1 

Hoofs  and  Horns,  loose, 

. 2 

Glass,  window,  over  12x20, 

. 

1 

♦Hoop  Poles, 

. 4 

Glass,  window,  under  12x20, 

2 

Hops,  pressed  in  bales, 

. 1 

Glass  Ware,  O.  R., 

D 

1 

*Horses,  see  “ Table,” 

. 4 

Glue,  .... 

. 

2 

Horse  Powers,  2,500  lbs.  each, 

. 2 

♦Grain,  at  weight, 

. 

4 

Horse  Hakes,  C.  L,  O.  R., 

12,000 

♦Granite,  gross  weight,  12  cubic 

feet 

lbs 

. 2 

per  2000  lbs.,  . 

4 

Horse  Rakes  in  bdls., 

. D 1 

♦Granite,  wrought,  11  cubic 

feet 

per 

Horse  Rakes,  quantities  less 

than  C. 

2000  lbs., 

. 

4 

L.,  actual  weight,  . 

. D 1 

Grass  Seed, 

4 

Horse  Shoes, 

. 4 

Grease,  in  bbls., 

# 

O 

kJ 

Hose,  rubber  or  leather,  . 

. 1 

Grindstones,  O.  R.,  . 

4 

Hubs,  boxed, 

. 2 

. Groceries,  assortment, 

• 

2 

Hubs,  unboxed, 

. 1 

♦Guano,  .... 

• 

4 

Husks,  in  bales, 

. 1 

Gums,  .... 

3 

Gunny  Bags,  loose,  . 

* 

1 

Gunny  Bags,  new,  in  bales, 

. 

2 

Gunny  Bags,  old,  pressed 

in  square 

bales,  .... 
Gun  Stocks,  in  cases, 

4 

■ • 

3 

I 

TCE,  O.  R.,  prepaid, 

. 4 

-L  India  Rubber, 

. 2 

India  Rubber  goods, . 

. 1 

Indigo,  .... 

. 1 

H 

Ink,  O.  R.  of  breakage, 

. 1 

Ink,  printers’,  kegs  or  bbls., 

. 1 

TT AIR,  curled,  in  bales, 
-■ — L Hair,  tanners’,  in  bales 

. 

1 

Iron,  American  sheet,  O.  R.  as  to  rust,  1 

and  bags, 

2 

♦Iron,  bar,  boiler  and  band, 

. 4 

Hair,  compressed, 

Hams,  in  casks, 

. 

4 

Iron  bolts,  nuts  and  washers,  in  boxes, 

4 

or  casks, 

. 4 

Hams,  loose,  . 

1 

Iron  Castings,  casks  or  boxes, 

. 3 

♦Handles,  . . . 

# 

4 

Iron,  hoop,  O.  R.  as  to  rust. 

. 3 

Hardware,  not  specified,  . 

3 

Iron,  Liquor, 

. 4 

Harness,  .... 

1 

♦Iron,  ore,  bloom,  pig,  railroad,  and 

Hats,  in  cases,  . 

D 

1 

scrap,  gross  tons,  . 

. 4 

Hat  trees,  1 5 lbs.  cubic  foot, 

2 

Iron  railing,  O.  R.,  . 

. 2 

♦Hay  and  Straw  pressed  in  bales, 

D 

2 

Iron  .roofing, 

. 2 

Hay  Cutters,  800  lbs.  each, 

2 

Iron,  Russia  sheet,  O.  R.  as  to 

rust,  1 

Hay  Tedders,  C.  L.,  O.  R.,  12.000  lbs., 

2 

Iron  shafting,  . 

O 

Hay  Tedders,  quantity  less  than  C.  L., 

Isinglass,  .... 

. 1 

actual  weight, 

• 

D 

1 

Ivory,  .... 

• H l 

♦Headings,  owner  to  load  and  unload, 

4 

Ivory  nuts,  in  casks,  . 

. 3 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


11 


JUNK  A NTD  JUTE,  . . .4 

Japan  Ware,  . t . . D 2 

Jugs,  containing  liquors,  packed,  D 1 


K 

*T7r‘  AOLTN,  (paper  clay,)  . . 4 

J-A-  Kerosene,  and  all  Earth  or  Rock 
Oils,  L.  C.  L.,  . . .1 

Kerosene,  C.  L.,  . . . .4 

Kegs,  beer,  50  lbs.  each,  . . .3 

Kegs,  lager,  50  lbs.  each,  . . .3 

Kegs,  nail,  10  lbs.  each,  . . .3 

Kegs,  oyster,  in  crates,  . . HI 

Kegs,  powder  and  lead,  10  lbs.  each,'  2 


‘J’  ADDERS,  12,000  lbs.  per  car  load,  2 

H 1 


D 


D 


-L^  Less  quantity, 

Lampblack,  in  casks, 

Lard,  in  bbls.,  O.  R.  of  leakage, 

Lard,  in  tubs,  O.  R.,  . 

*Lath,  see  “ Lumber,” 

Lead,  dry  in  casks,  . 

Lead,  in  oil,  boxes,  . 

Lead,  in  oil,  cans,  loose, 

Lead,  pig, 

Lead  pipe,  in  casks  or  reel 
Lead  pipe,  in  rolls,  O.  R., 

Lead,  sheet, 

Leather,  patent, 

Leather,  loose  side,  . 

Leather,  side,  in  boxes  or  rolls, 
Leather,  sole,  in  bdls.  or  crates, 
Lemons,  well  boxed  and  covered 
with  canvas,  or  sacks,  O.  R.,  L. 
C.  L.,  . 

Same,  C.  L., 

Lightning  Rods,  in  bundles, 

*Lime,  .... 

Liquors,  in  glass,  well  packed,  O. 
Liquors  in  single  cask,  0.  R., 

*Live  Stock,  see  table, 

^Locomotive  Tire, 

Logwood,  in  stick,  . 

Looking  Glasses,  0.  R., 

Looking  Glasses  not  received  unless 
well  packed  and  boxed. 

Looms,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot,  . 
Lounges,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 
^Lumber,  see  table,  . 


1 

3 
1 

4 

R.,  H 1 

l 
4 
4 
4 
1 


D 


M 

Machine  cards,  . . d 

Machinery,  light,  L.  C.  L.,  in 
frame,  15  lbs.  cu.  ft., 

Machinery,  heavy,  boxed  or  in  frame, 
actual  weight,  . , . . 

Machinery,  light  and  bulky,  12,000 
lbs.  C.  L.,  . . . 

Machines,  Threshing,  6,000  lbs.  each, 
Madder,  in  casks,  . . . . 

Mahogany  lumber,  . 

Malt,  

Manilla, 

Maple  Sugar,  bbls.  or  boxes,  O.  R.,  . 

Marble,  boxed,  . . . . 

*Marble  dust,  in  casks, 

Marbles,  in  casks  or  boxes, 

Marble,  unwrought,  0.  R.,  . • 

Marble,  wrought,  0.  R.,  breakage,  D 
*Marl,  ...... 

Match  Splits, 

Mats, 

Mattresses,  ,15  lbs.  per  cu.  ft.,4  . 
*Meal,  in  bags  or  bbls., 

Measures,  in  nests,  . . . . 

Meats,  fresh,  prepaid,  0.  R., 

Meats,  smoked  or  dried,  in  casks, 
Medicines,  not  otherwise  specified, 
0.  R.,  ...... 

Melons,  in  casks,  0.  R.,  prepaid, 
Melons,  loose,  0.  R.,  prepaid,  . D 
Merchandise,  not  otherwise  provided 
for,  in  bbls.,  boxes,  buckets,  kegs 
and  bundles,  . 

Mill  Stones, 

Mineral  Acids,  see  “Acids 
Mineral  Water,  in  glass 
Molasses,  0.  R.  leakage, 

Monuments,  finished, 

Moss,  in  sacks,  . 

Moss,  pressed  in  bales, 

Mouldings, 

Mowing  Machines,  600  lbs.  each, 
Mowing  Machines.  C.  L.  and  over, 
same  as  Agricultural  Implements,  . 
Muskets  and  other  fire-arms, 

Musical  Instruments,  except  pianos, 
25  lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 

Mustard, 


2 

2 

4 

3 

4 
4 
1 
2 
4 

3 

4 
1 
4 

3 
1 
1 

4 
1 
1 
4 

1 

1 

2 


D 


0.  R.,  1|  1 
. 3 
D 1 
D 1 
. 1 
1 
1 

2 
1 

1 
1 


N 

*ivr  AIL3,  100  lbs.  per  keg, 
-LiN  Nutmegs, 

Nuts,  in  bags,  0.  R.,  . 

Nuts,  in  bbls.,  0.  R.,  . 


12 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


OAKUM, 

♦Oats,  32  lbs.  per  bushel, 

♦Oil  cake,  .... 

Oil  cloth,  .... 

Oil,  in  cans,  boxed,  0.  R.,  . 

Oil,  in  glass,  0.  R.,  . . . H 

Oil  paints,  boxes  or  kegs, 

Oil,  whale,  lard,  and  linseed  in  casks, 
Onions,  50  lbs.  per  bushel, 

Orauges,  well  boxed,  and  covered 
with  canvas  or  sacks,  0.  R.,  80  lbs. 

per  box, 

Same,  C.  L., 

♦Ore, 

Ovens,  tin,  ....  3 

Oysters,  bags  or  bbls., 

Oysters,  loose,  50  bushels  and  up- 
wards  

Oysters  in  kegs,  . 


D 


D 


PAINTINGS,  not  taken. 

Pails,  common,  50  lbs.  per  doz., 
Paints,  dry,  in  casks,  . 

Paints,  in  boxes, 

- Paints,  in  cans,  packed, 

Paints,  in  oil,  loose,  . 

Palm  Leaf,  C.  L.,  14,000  lbs., 

Palm  Leaf  Goods  and  Hats, 

Do.  in  cases, 

Palm  Leaf,  in  bales,  . 

Palm  Leaf,  loose  or  bundles, 

Paper  Hangings,  in  boxes, 

Paper  Hangings,  unfinished,  in  bales, 
Paper  Hangings,  well  packed  in  bun- 
dles,   H 

Paper,  light  manilla,  .... 
Paper,  printing,  heavy  brown  and 
straw  wrapping,  . . . . 

Paper,  roofing,  ..... 
Paper,  shavings,  .... 
Paper,  shavings,  square  pressed  bales, 
Paper  Stock,  heavy  pressed  bales, 
Paper  Stock,  light  pressed  bales, 
Paper,  writing,  in  cases,  O.  R.,  . 
Pasteboard,  . 

Peaches,  dried, 

Peaches,  O.  R.,  prepaid,  . . D 

♦Peas,  00  lbs.  per  bushel,  . 

♦Peas,  green,  . 

Peltries, D 

Pelts,  sheep,  in  bales, 

Pelts,  sheep,  loose,  . . • H 

Pepper,  ...  . . 

Piano  Forte  and  Billiard  Table  Legs, 
unfinished,  boxed, 


2 

4 

1 

1 

1 

3 

1 

1 
1 
1 

2 

3 

1 

1 

4 
4 
1 

3 

4 
1 
2 
4 

1 
1 
4 
1 

2 
2 
1 
1 


Piano  Fortes,  Grand,  boxed,  2,500  lbs. 

each,  O.  R . . 

Piano  Fortes,  Square,  boxed,  O.  R. 

1,500  lbs.  each, 

Pickles  and  Preserves,  in  glass,  pack- 
ed, 0.  R.,  . . .,  . 1^ 

Pictures, D 

Pine  apples,  in  casks,  0.  R.,  prepaid, 
Pipe,  drain, 

Pipes,  in  boxes, 

Pipes,  iron,  see  “Water  Pipes,” 

Pipe,  vitrified,  . 

Pitch,  .... 

Planes,  boxed,  . 

♦Plaster,  .... 

Plaster  Paris  Casts,  0.  R., 

Plated  goods,  . 

Plows,  200  lbs.  each, 

Plow  Points, 

Pork,  fresh,  0.  R.,  prepaid, 

Pork,  salted,  320  lbs.  per  bbl., 

Porter,  in  glass,  packed,  0.  R., 

♦Posts,  see  lumber,  . 

♦Potash,  see  “Ashes,” 

♦Potatoes,  0.  R.  as  to  freezing  and  de- 
tention, 60  lbs.  per  bushel, 
♦Poudrette,  in  casks,  . 

Poultry,  0.  R.,  prepaid,  . 

Printed  Matter,  boxed, 

Printers’  Ink,  in  kegs  or  bbls., 
Printing  presses, 

Printing  presses,  boxed, 

Prunes,  .... 

Pumice  Stone,  in  casks,  . 

Pump  chains  in  barrels  or  boxes 
Pumps,  boxed,  . . 

Pumps,  loose,  . 

Putty,  .... 


Q 

Quinces,  o.  r.,  prepaid, 
Quicksilver,  in  iron  flasks, 


1 

I 

1 
I 
1 
. 1 
. 1 
. 4 
. 1 
. 3 
. 4 
. 4 
D 1 
D 2 
. 2 
. 1 
. 1 
. 4 

H i 

. 4 


D 


D 


R 

RAGS,  domestic 1 

Rags,  pressed,  . . .3 

Rags,  hard  pressed  in  square  bales,  . 4 
Railroad  chairs  and  spike,  . . 4 

Raisins,  strapped  or  cased,  . . 1 

Rakes,  drag,  20  lbs.  each,  . . .1 

Rakes,  hand,  5 lbs.  each,  . . .1 

Rakes,  horse,  . . . . D 1 

Ratan,  . . . . . .1 

Refrigerators,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot,  . 2 
Retorts,  cast  iron,  . . . .1 

Retorts,  clay,  . . . . D 1 


CONN.  RIVER 

LINE 

FREIGHT  TARIFF. 

13 

Rice,  in  casks,  .... 

. 3 

Shot,  in  bags, 

, l 

Rice,  in  kegs  or  bags, 

. 2 

Shovels  and  Spades, 

l 

Rims,  bent,  .... 

H i 

Show  Cases,  25  lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 

. l 

Roofing  Composition, 

. 4 

Shrubbery,  in  bd Is., 

H i 

Roots,  not  otherwise  specified,  . 

. 4 

Shrubbery,  in  boxes,  O.  H.,  prepaid,  . 1 

Rope,  in  bales,  .... 

. 4 

Sieves,  in  nests, 

D 1 

Rosewood,  . • . 

. 3 

Sinks,  Cast  Iron, 

D 1 

Rosin,  in  casks, 

. 4 

Sizing, 

. 1 

Rubber  belting, 

. 1 

*Slate,  roofing,  .... 

. 4 

Rubber  car  springs,  in  boxes  or  casks,  3 

Sleds,  children’s,  in  bdls.. 

D 1 

Rubber  shoes  and  boots,  in  cases, 

. 1 

Sleds,  children’s,  in  crates, 

. 1 

Rugs, 

. 1 

Sleighs,  see  table, 

. 2 

*Rye,  56  lbs.  per  bushel,  . 

. 4 

Snuff,  in  bbl  s.,  . . . 

. 1 

Snuff,  in  jars  unpacked, 

D 1 

Soap,  castile  or  cdmmon  in  boxes,  from 

manufacturers,  . - / 

. 3 

Soap,  fancy,  .... 

. 1 

*Soap,  in  casks,  . . . ./ 

. 4 

*Soapstone,  O.  R.,  breakage, 

. 4 

Soapstone  Stoves,  0.  R.,  ,/ 

D 1 

s 

Soda  ash,  in  casks,  . 

4 

O ACKING,  in  sacks, 

. 1 

Soda,  in  boxes  or  kegs, 

•A 

O Sacking,  in  bales,  pressed,  . 

. 4 

Soda  Water.  0.  R., 

H i 

Saddles,  in  cases, 

. 1 

Sofas,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 

. 2 

Saddletrees 

H i 

Soft  Soap,  in  bbls., 

. 4 

Safes,  iron,  .... 

. 2 

Spelter,  in  casks  or  boxes, 

. 3 

Saleratus,  in  boxes  or  kegs, 

. 2 

Spelter,  loose,  .... 

. 1 

Saleratus,  in  casks,  . 

. 3 

Spices,  not  specified, 

. 1 . 

Sal-soda,  ..... 

. 4 

•*Spikes,  in  kegs, 

. 4 

*Salt,  coarse,  and  coarse  fine, 

at 

Spinning  Machines,  16  lbs.  per  cubic 

weight, 

. 4 

foot,  ..... 

. 1 

Salt,  fine,  in  bags,  loose,  . 

. 1 

Spirits  Turpentine,  0.  R.  as  to  leak- 

but  if  packed  in  Liverpool  sacks 

age, 

. 1 

or  gunny  bags,  will  be  classed  the 

Spokes,  in  boxes  and  bdls., 

. 4 

same  as  coarse  salt, 

. 4 

Spokes,  loose,  .... 

. 2 

Salt,  in  small  boxes,  . 

2 

Sponge, 

3 1 

Saltpetre, 

. 4 

Spools,  loose,  .... 

D 2 

Sand,  moulding, 

. 4 

Spools,  packed,  .... 

. 1 

Sand  Paper,  .... 

. 2 

Spoons,  iron  and  tin,  . 

. 2 

Sardines,  in  boxes,  . 

. 1 

Stage  Coaches,  see  table,  . 

. 2 

Sash,  window,  .... 

. 1 

*Starch,  in  casks, 

. 4 

Sash,  window,  glazed,  0.  R.  as 

to 

Starch,  in  small  boxes, 

. 2 

breakage,  .... 

D 1 

Stationery,  .... 

. 1 

Saws,  boxed,  .... 

. 1 

Statuary,  0.  R.,  prepaid.  . 

D 1 

Scales  and  Scale  Beams,  boxed,  . 

. 4 

^Staves  and  Shooks,  see  lumber,  . 

. 4 

Scales  and  Scale  Beams,  not  boxed 

, • 2 

Steel,  in  bdls.,  bars  or  boxes, 

. 4 

School  Slates,  boxed, 

. 3 

Stereotype,  .... 

D 1 

Scrapers,  road  or  dirt,  200  lbs.  each 

. 2 

*Stone,  not  specified,  0.  R., 

. 4 

Scythes  and  Snaths,  . 

• .1 

Stone  Ware,  0.  R.,  . 

. 3 

Scythe  Snaths,  unfinished, 

. 3 

Stove  Brick,  .... 

. 3 

*Scythe  Stones,  .... 

. 4 

Stove  Castings,  0.  R.., 

H 1 

Seeds,  not  otherwise  specified,  . 

. 2 

Stove  Pipe,  0.  R., 

3 1 

Sewing  Machines,  boxed,  . 

. 1 

Stoves  and  Stove  Furniture.  0.  R., 

H 1 

Sewing  Machines,  not  boxed, 

3 1 

Straw  Goods,  in  cases, 

D 1 

Sewing  Machines,  in  frame, 

D 1 

Straw  Paper  and  Board,  . 

. 4 

Shafting,  . . . . 

. 2 

SuL-ar,  coarse,  in  hhds.,  . 

. 4 

*Slieep.  see  Live  Stock, 

. 4 

Sugar,  in  casks  or  boxes,  and  refined,  2 

^Shingles,  see  lumber, 

. 4 

Sugar  Mills,  .... 

D 1 

Shoddy,  in  bales, 

. 1 

^Sulphate  Lime, 

. 4 

Shoe  Lasts,  boxed,  . 

. 4 

Sulphur,  ..... 

. 4 

Shoe  Pegs,  100  lbs  per  bbl., 

. 4 

Sumach,  ..... 

. 4 

Shoes,  in  cases, 

17 

. 1 

Sweet  Potatoes,  0.  R., 

. 2 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


14 


T 


rI^ACKS,  in  boxes, 

-L  Tallow,  -in  casks, 

. 4 

. 4 

Tables,  15  lbs.  per  cubic  foot, 

. 2 

Tack  Plate, 

. 4 

Tar, 

. 4 

Tea,  ..... 

. 1 

Teazles,  .... 

D 1 

Telegraph  Wire, 

Thills,  .... 

. 4 

. 1 

Thread,  .... 

. 1 

Tierces,  empty,  200  lbs.  each, 

. 2 

Tile  Draining,  0.  R.,  . 

. 4 

Tile,  vitrified,  0.  R.,  . . 

. 1 

Timber,  see  “ Lumber,” 

Tin  chips,  in  casks,  . 

. 4 

. 4 

Tin  pigs,  in  casks, 

. 4 

Tin  pigs,  loose, 

. 2 

Tin  Plate,  boxed, 

. 4 

Tin  Ware,  boxes  or  bbls., 

. 1 

Tin  Ware,  in  casks,  . 

. 1 

Tobacco,  in  bbls , 

. 1 

Tobacco,  in  small  boxes,  . 

. 1 

Tobacco,  leaf,  cased,  . 

. 3 

Tool  chests, 

. 1 

Tow,  boxed  or  pressed,  0.  R., 

. 2 

Toys,  in  boxes  or  crates,  . 

D 1 

Trees,  in  bdls.,  . 

H 1 

Trees,  in  boxes,  0.  R.,  prepaid, 

. 1 

Tripe,  in  bbls.  or  kegs, 

. 4 

Trunks,  empty,  15  lbs.  per 

cubic 

foot,  0.  R., 

. 2 

Trunks,  filled,  at  weight,  0.  R., 

. 1 

Tubs,  nests. 

. 1 

Turned  Stuff,  in  boxes,  not  specified,  3 

Turned  Stuff,  loose,  not  specified, 

. 2 

Turnips,  56  lbs.  per  bushel, 

• 

. 4 

Twine,  in  bales, 

• 

. 1 

Type,  .... 

• 

. 1 

U 

UMBRELLAS,  boxed,  . . . 1 

Umbrella  sticks,  . . .4 


V 

VALISES,  empty,  15  lbs  per  cubic 
foot,  0.  R.,  . . . .2 

Varnish,  in  bbls.,  or  kegs,  0.  R.  leak- 
age,   1 

Varnish,  in  cans,  packed,  . . . 1 

Vegetables,  not  specified,  in  casks, 
prepaid, 1 


Veneering,  boxed, 

4 

. 3 

Veneering,  not  boxed, 

. 1 

Vinegar,  .... 

. 4 

Vises,  .... 

. 1 

Vises,  boxed, 

. 4 

w 

ADDING,  . . . D 1 

Wagons,  children’s,  in  bun- 


dles, 80  lbs.  each  wagon,  . . 1 

Wagons,  children’s,  boxed,  . . 1 

Wagons,  children’s,  in  crates,  . 1£  1 

Wagons,  see  Table,  . . . .2 

Wagon  Springs,  . . . .2 

Warp  Beams,  boxed,  . . . 1 

Warp  Beams,  not  boxed,  . D 1 

Washboards, 2 


W aste,  see  “cotton  waste ” and  “ wool 
waste.” 

W7ater  Pipe,  cast  iron,  small,  . . 4 

Water  Pipe,  over  20  in.  in  diameter,  1 


Water  Wheels, 1 

Web, 1 

Whalebone, 1 

* Wheat,  60  lbs.  per  bushel,  . . 4 

Wheelbarrows,  common,  200  lbs.  ea.,  2 
Wheelbarrows,  dirt,  100  lbs.  each,  ■ . 2 
Wheels,  carriage,  . . .1^1 

Wheels,  wagon,  coarse,  . . . 1 

Whips,  boxed,  . . . . •.  1 

Whiting,  . . . . . .4 

White  Lead,  see  “Lead.” 

Wicking 1{  1 

Willow  Reeds,  in  bundles,  . . 1 

Willow  Wagons,  250  lbs.  each,  . 1 
Willow  Ware,  . . . .31 

Window  Frames,  15  lbs.  per  cubic 

foot, 2 

Wine,  in  boxes,  O.  R.,  . ■»  . D 1 

Wine,  in  casks,  see  “Liquors.” 

Wire  cloth,  O.  R.  of  rust,  . . .2 

Wire  fencing,  . . . . .3 

Wire,  heavy  iron,  . . . .4 

Wire,  in  casks,  . . . .4 

Wire,  small,  in  rolls,  0.  R.  of  rust,  . 1 
*Wood  Pulp,  . . . . 4 

Wooden  Ware,  in  crates  not  specified,  4 

Wooden  Ware,  loose,  not  specified,  . 2 
Wood  Screws,  in  casks  or  boxes,  . 2 
Woolens,  domestic,  . . . .2 

Wool,  foreign  pressed,  . . .4 

Wool,  in  bales,  domestic,  . • H i 

Do.,  pressed,  . . . . . 1 

Wool  Waste, 1 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


15 


z 

ZINC,  pig,  in  casks, 

Zinc,  pig,  loose,  . 

Zinc,  in  sheet  or  roll,  0.  R., 


All  Freight  for  New  England  Railroads,  Fourth  Class,  without  regard  to 
quantity.— For  Railroads  named  in  this  Tariff  in  Car  Toads  at  S 3. 

Articles  not  received  for  Transportation  unless  the  charges 
are  gnaranteed: — Berries,  Clams,  Fish  of  all  kinds  fresh,  Fruit  of  all  kinds 
fresh,  Grave-stones  lettered,  Honey  in  Boxes,  Ice,  Mirrors,  Meats  of  all  kinds  fresh, 
Oysters,  Poultry,  Shrubbery,  Statuary,  Trees,  Vegetables  of  all  kinds  except  Potatoes 
in  Car  Loads. 


Y 

YARN,  in  bales,  from  manufac- 
turer, . . . . . 1 

Yeast, 1 


/ 


tO  tO 


16  CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


Estimated  Weights  of  Live  Stock. 

CHARGED  AT  TONNAGE  SPECIFIED  BELOW. 

JglP’L.ive  Stock  transported  at  Third  Class  Kates  only  in  quantities  of  2,000 
lbs.;  at  Fourth  Class  Rates  only  in  quantities  of  16,000  lbs. 



HORSES. 

One,  4,500  lbs. ; each  additional  Horse  1,500  lbs.,  or  20,000  lbs.  per  Car  Load. 
Sucking  Colt  alone  2,000  lbs.;  each  additional,  or  with  dam,  1,000  lbs. 

CATTLE. 

One,  3,000  lbs.;  two,  4,500  lbs.;  each  additional  one  in  same  Car,  1,000  lbs. ; 20,0C0 
lbs.  per  Car  Load. 

SHEEP,  SHOATS,  CALVES. 

Over  50  Car  Load,  17,000  lbs. 

Fifty,  half  Car  Load,  8,000  lbs 

One  Sheep,  Calf  or  Hog,  400  lbs 

Each  additional  Sheep,  Shoat  or  Calf,  200  lbs. 

Each  additional  Hog,  300. 


Special  Rules. 


1.  The  rate  for  transporting  animals  is  based  upon  and  intended  only  for  those 

of  ordinary  value,  viz. : horses,  $150  each ; oxen,  $100  each ; cows,  $75  each  ; sheep, 

* 

shoats  and  calves,  $10  each.  Horses,  oxen  and  cows  of  greater  value  will  be  charged 
extra  at  the  rate  of  20  per  cent,  for  every  $100  additional  value.  Sheep,  valued  at 
more  than  $10,  will  be  charged  extra  at  the  rate  of  20  per  cent,  for  every  $10 
additional  value. 

2.  Other  valuable  or  very  large  animals  will  be  charged  extra  at  discretion. 

3.  If  owners  or  shippers  neglect  to  notify  Agents  of  such  additional  value,  and 
pay  the  extra  charge  therefor,  the  Line  will  not  be  liable,  under  any  circumstances, 
beyond  the  amount,  viz:  $150  for  Horses,  $10.00  for  Sheep,  $100  for  Oxen  and  $75 
for  Cows. 

4.  Owners  are  t6  load,  unload  and  feed,  at  their  own  risk  and  expense,  and  assume 
all  risk  of  damage  that  animals  may  cause  to  each  other,  or  themselves,  and  all  dam- 
age in  consequence  of  their  breaking  from  the  cars.  No  risk  will  be  assumed  by  the 
Railroad  Companies,  nor  damage  allowed,  unless  specially  agreed  to  when  the  ani- 
mals are  received,  and  an  additional  price  paid. 

5.  One  person  will  be  allowed  to  pass  free,  when  accompanying  his  stock,  to  take 
care  of  it,  and  paying  the  price  for  not  less  than  8, GOO  lbs.,  and  in  no  case,  will  he 
be  allowed  to  ride  free  on  the  Passenger  trains. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF.  17 


CARRIAGES, 

Well  protected,  will  be  charged  at  Second  Class  Rates,  at  the 


LBS. 

Carriages  or  Sleighs,  per  car  load,  0.  R., 10,000 

Stage  Coach,  Omnibus  or  Large  Wagon, 5,000 

Two-Horse  Carriage,  Hack  or  Wagon,  and  Four-Horse  Sleigh, 3,000 

One-Horse  Carriage,  Chaise  or  Buggy,  with  covered  top, 3,000 

One-Horse  Buggy,  without  top,  and  Two-Horse  Sleigh, 2,000 

One-Horse  Sleigh 2,000 

One-Horse  Sleighs,  ordinary  finish,  from  manufacturer,  O.  R., 1,000 

One-Horse  Sleighs,  highly  finished,  from  manufacturer,  O.  R., 2,000 

One-Horse  G-ig,  Sulky,  or  Cart, 1,500 

Fire  Engines, • 10,000 

Hand  Kngines, 6,000 

Hose  Cart,  two-wheel, 2,000 

Hose  Cart,  four-wheel,  3,000 

Hand  Cars, 2,500 

Passenger  or  Mail  Cars,  20  cents  per  mile. 

Freight  Cars,  eight- wheel,  15  cents  per  mile. 

Locomotives,  disconnected,  and  at  owner’s  risk,  40  cents  per  mile. 

Carriages  of  unusual  value  or  risk  will  be  carried  at  special  contract  on  application  to 
General  Freight  Agent. 


Special  Rules. 


1.  Carriages  designed  for  transportation  should  be  protected  with  sufficient  cover- 
ing, not  liable  to  take  fire,  (as  canvas,  etc.,)  or  they  will  be  at  owner’s  risk  of  injury 
by  fire  or  otherwise.  Carriages  covered  with  cotton  cloth  will  not  be  received. 

2.  New  carriages  and  sleighs  and  carriages  unprotected  will  be  charged  50  per 
cent,  advance  on  the  above  rates,  unless  the  shipper  agrees  in  writing  to  assume 
all  risk  of  injury  by  fire  or  chafing. 


3 


18  CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


’ LUMBER. 


For  Lumber  in  Full  Car  Loads,  see  Special  Rates  and  Rules. 


Esiimated  Weight  of  Seasoned  and  Green  Lumber,  per  1000 
feet  board  measure,  to  be  used  for  quantities  less  than  Car 
Loads  only. 

Seasoned. 

Green. 

White  Pine,  Hemlock,  Spruce  and  Bass, 

LBS. 

2,500 

LBS. 

3,000 

“ “ “ “ “ Planed, 

2*200 

2,000 

3,500 

3,500 

4.000 

2.000 
2,000 

50 

“ “ “ “ “ Planed  and  Matched, . . . 

Chestnut  and  Butternut, 

5,000 

5,000 

5,500 

2.600 

Yellow  Pine,  Ash.  and  Southern  Pine, 

Oak,  Maple,  Beech,  and  Birch 

Clapboards,  surface  measure  3000  feet, 

8,000  Shingles, 

2,500 

65 

Lath,  per  bundle  of  100  pieces, 

All  lumber  over  2 inches  in  thickness  will  be  charged  as  green. 

Long  Lumber,  requiring  two  or  more  cars  for  support,  unless  loaded  with  short 
lumber,  making  full  car  loads,  will  be  charged  25  per  cent  additional. 


Chestnut  Logs,  38  solid  feet;  Oak  Logs,  28  solid  feet,. 2,000  lbs. 

Ship  timber,  30  cubic  feet, 2,000  “ 


Agents  will  be  careful  in.  billing  ship-plank,  timber,  etc.,  (when  actual  weight  cannot 
be  arrived  at,)  to  get  a full  measurement,  in  same  manner  as  if  measuring  wood,  and 
estimate  each  cubic  foot,  as  50  lbs.  for  Chestnut,  and  60  lbs.  for  Oak.  The  quantity 
given  by  Shipper  is  usually  the  number  of  feet  which  the  timber  will  work,  not  actual 
contents. 

Railroad  ties  and  wood,  only  by.  special  contract,  and  at  the  convenience’  of  the 
road. 


Special  Rules. 


1.  Lumber  in  all  cases  must  be  weighed , and  the  actual  weight  given  on  the  way- 
bill. 

2.  Shippers  are  required  to  furnish  a certificate  of  the  number  of  feet  board  meas- 
ure, describing  the  kind  and  general  dimensions  in  each  shipment;  the  certificate 
to  be  forwarded  with  the  way-bill,  in  which  the  same  description  must  be  given, 
with  statement  as  to  whether  the  Lumber  is  seasoned  or  green. 

3.  No  allowance  in  measurement  for  defects  in  Lumber. 

4.  Lumber  must  be  loaded  and  properly  staked  by  the  shipper,  and  unloaded  by 
the  consignee  or  owner. 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


19 


PARTICULAR  NOTICE. 


The  following  unusually  hazardous  articles,  classed  “ O.  R.”  “ Owner’s  Risk,”  will 
be  charged  50  per  cent,  above  schedule  rates  unless  the  owner  or  shipper  agrees  in 
writing,  before  shipment,  to  assume  the  ordinary  risk  of  handling  and  transportation. 

Agents  will  be  particular  to  call  the  attention  of  shippers  to  this  rule,  that  they 
may  decide  for  themselves,  and  in  case  they  do  not  assume  the  risk,  add  50  per  cent, 
to  the  weight  before  extending  freight  charges. 


Acids,  in  glass. 

Flour,  in  bags. 

Pickles  and  Preserves. 

Agricultural  Implements. 

Fruits,  green. 

Pine  Apples. 

Ale. 

Glass  Ware. 

Plaster  Paris  Casts. 

Alcohol. 

Grindstones. 

Pork,  fresh. 

Apples,  green. 

Hay  Tedders. 

Porter,  in  glass. 

Band  Boxes. 

Herrings. 

Potatoes. 

Bells. 

Hollow  Ware. 

Poultry. 

Berries. 

Honey,  in  boxes. 

Quinces. 

bottles. 

Horse  Rakes. 

Sash,  glazed. 

Boxes  marked  “glass.” 

Iron,  sheet  and  hoop. 

Shrubbery. 

Burning  Fluid. 

Ice. 

Soapstone. 

Cam  phene. 

Inic. 

Soapstone  Stoves. 

Cans  containing  liquids. 

Iron  Railing. 

Soda  Water. 

Carboys. 

Lard. 

Spirits  Turpentine. 

Castings,  light. 

Lead  Pipe. 

Statuary. 

Castor  Oil  in  cans 

Lemons. 

Stone. 

Cauldron  Kettles. 

Liquors. 

Stone  Ware. 

Cheese. 

Looking  Glasses. 

Stove  Castings. 

Chiua  Ware. 

Maple  Sugar. 

Stove  Pipe. 

Cider,  in  barrels. 

Marble. 

Stoves. 

Cider,  in  bottles. 

Meats,  fresh. 

Stove  Furniture. 

Cigars. 

Medicine  not  otherwise 

Sweet  Potatoes. 

Clams. 

specified. 

Tile. 

Coffee,  in  sacks. 

Melons. 

Tow. 

Confectionery. 

Mineral  Water. 

Trees. 

Congress  Water. 

Molasses. 

Trunks. 

Cranberries. 

Nuts. 

Valises. 

Crockery. 

Oil,  in  cans. 

Varnish. 

Demijohns. 

Oil,  in  glass. 

W ine  in  boxes. 

Doors. 

Oranges. 

Wire  Cloth. 

Earthenware. 

Paper,  writing,  in  cases. 

Wire,  small. 

Eggs. 

Peaches. 

Zinc. 

Fish,  fresh. 

Piano  Fortes. 

20 


CONN.  RIVER  LINE  DISTANCE  TABLE. 


Agents  will  way-bill  only  to  stations  to  which  the  distance  is 
given  from  his  station  in  IKK. 


DISTANCES 

TROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

T 

FROM. 

TO. 

DISTANCES 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

FROM. 

TO. 

Sherbrooke,  P.  Q- 

185 

Ogdenaburg,  N 

Y. 

302 

Lennoxville, 

182 

Lisbon, 

II 

293 

North  Hatley, 

173 

M adrid, 

U 

285 

Massawippi, 

166 

Potsdam  Junction, 

it 

277 

Ayer’s  Flats,  “ 

164 

Knapps, 

It 

274 

Smith’s  Mills, 

155 

Brasher, 

it 

267 

Stanstead  Junction,  “ 

151 

Lawrence, 

It 

261 

St’nstd  and  Derby  L.  “ 

163 

Moira, 

it 

255 

Newport,  Vt. 

145 

Brush’s  Mills, 

II 

253 

Barton  Landing, 

136 

Bangor, 

it 

247 

Barton,  “ 

130 

Malone, 

II 

241 

West  Burke, 

117 

Burke, 

It 

234 

Lyndonville, 

109 

Chateaugay, 

41 

229 

Lyndon, 

108 

Summit,  v 

it 

222 

St.  Johnsb’y  Center,  “ 

104 

Clinton  Mills, 

II 

219 

St.  Johnsbury, 

101 

Ellenburg, 

It 

212 

Passumphc, 

98 

Dannemora, 

tl 

211 

Norrisville, 

93 

Forrest, 

It 

209 

Barnet, 

91 

Irona, 

It 

207 

Mclndoes’, 

88 

Altona, 

tt 

205 

Wells  River, 

80 

Woods  Falls, 

it 

202 

Newbury, 

76 

Centerville, 

tt 

199 

South  Newbury,  “ 

72 

Mooers’  Junction, 

i< 

196 

Bradford, 

6S 

Perry’s  Mills, 

Ik 

192 

Fairlee, 

62 

Champ.  Landing, 

It 

190 

Ely, 

56 

Champlain, 

it 

188 

North  Thetford, 

5f 

Rouse’s  Point, 

II 

184 

Thetford, 

5f 

Alburgh, 

Yt. 

180 

Pompanoosuc, 

5( 

) 

Alburgh  Springs, 

1 1 

176 

Norwich, 

4 

5 

Swanton, 

It 

170 

£?t.  Albans, 

It 

16C 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  DISTANCE  TABLE. 


21 


DISTANCES 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

FROM. 

TO. 

DISTANCES 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

FROM. 

TO. 

Waterloo, 

p Q 

246 

Williston, 

Yt. 

131 

West  Shefford, 

u 

210 

Richmond, 

ti 

127 

Granby, 

tt 

232 

Jonesville, 

it 

123 

St.  George, 

tt 

224 

• 

Bolton, 

it 

121 

Whitefield, 

it 

219 

North  Duxbury, 

44 

118 

Farnham, 

4* 

217 

Waterbury, 

ft 

114 

Soixante, 

44 

210 

Middlesex, 

ft 

109 

St.  Johns, 

<4 

203 

Montpelier, 

ft 

103 

St.  Alexander, 

(4 

195 

Northfield, 

tt 

93 

Des  Rivieres, 

it 

188 

Roxbury, 

it 

86 

Staubridge, 

it 

185 

East  Granville, 

tt 

81 

Mooers, 

it 

181 

Braintree, 

tt 

78 

St.  Ar  uand, 

14 

178 

• 

Randolph, 

it 

72 

Highgate, 

Yt. 

173 

Bethel, 

t 4 

65 

East  Swanton, 

ti 

169 

Royalton, 

( 4 

60 

♦Richford, 

44 

188 

South  Royalton, 

it 

58 

♦East  Berkshire, 

u 

183 

Sharon, 

tt 

53 

♦North  Knosburgh, 

ft 

181 

West  Hartford, 

it 

48 

♦Enosburgh  Falls, 

it 

178 

Woodstock, 

ti 

43 

♦East  Franklin, 

it 

175 

Hartford, 

tt 

42 

♦North  Sheldon, 

it 

173 

White  River  Junct’ 

a,  “ 

40 

♦Sheldon, 

it 

170 

North  Hartland, 

tt 

34 

♦Sheldon  Springs, 

tt 

169 

Hartland, 

ti 

30 

♦Green’s  Corners, 

tt 

165 

Windsor, 

it 

26 

East  Georgia, 

44 

155 

Claremont, 

N.  H. 

18 

Georgia, 

it 

151 

North  Charlestown 

ti 

13 

Milton, 

it 

147 

Springfield, 

<1 

e*t~ 

10 

Colchester, 

tt 

140 

Charlestown, 

N.  H. 

8 

Essex  Junction, 

tt 

136 

South  Charlestown 

it 

> 

4 

Winooski, 

it 

142 

Burlington, 

44 

144 

* Until  further  notice  way-bill  to  St.  Albans  only  for  these  Stations. 


22  CONN.  RIVER  LINE  DISTANCE  TABLE. 


DISTANCES 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

FROM. 

TO. 

DISTANCES 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

FROM. 

TO. 

Province  Line, 

P.  Q. 

199 

Pittsford  Quarry, 

Yt. 

66 

Sciota, 

N.  Y. 

201 

Pittsford, 

44 

63 

Chazy, 

44 

207 

Sutherland  Falls, 

44 

69 

Beekmantown, 

44 

212 

Center  Rutland, 

44 

55 

Plattsburgh, 

44 

216 

Rutland, 

44 

53 

Salmon  River, 

1 4 

221 

North  Clarendon, 

44 

50 

Lapham’s  Mills, 

44 

224 

East  Clarendon, 

<i 

47 

Peru, 

44 

226 

Cuttingsville, 

K 

44 

Harkness, 

44 

230 

East  Wallingford, 

40 

Ferrona, 

44 

233 

Mount  Holly, 

44 

38 

Ausable  River, 

44 

236 

Summit, 

36 

Shelburne, 

Yt. 

114 

• 

Healdville, 

44 

33 

Charlotte, 

44 

109 

Ludlow, 

44 

28 

North  Ferrisburgh 

44 

105 

Proctorsville, 

44 

25 

Ferrisburgh, 

44 

101 

Cavendish, 

44 

23 

Yergennes, 

44 

99 

Gassetts, 

44 

19 

New  Haven, 

44 

94 

Chester, ' 

44 

14 

Brookeville, 

44 

90 

Bartonsville, 1 

44 

10 

Belden’s  Falls, 

44 

89 

Rockingham, 

44 

6 

Middlebury, 

44 

86 

• Westminster, 

44 

4 

Salisbury, 

44 

80 

East  Putney, 

44 

12 

Leicester  Junction, 

44 

75 

Putney, 

44 

15 

Port  Henry, 

N.  Y. 

105 

Dummerston, 

44 

19 

Crown  Point, 

44 

97 

Brattleboro, 

44 

24 

Ticonderoga, 

44 

89 

Yernon, 

* 

44 

29 

Larrabee’s  Point, 

Yt. 

88 

South  Yernon, 

44 

34 

Orwell, 

44 

83 

Northfield, 

Mass 

36 

Shoreham, 

44 

81 

Northfield  Farms, 

44 

42 

Whiting, 

44 

78 

Grout’s  Corner, 

44 

45 

Brandon, 

44 

70 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  DISTANCE  TABLE. 

23 

DISTANCES 

FROM. 

DISTANCES 

FROM. 

FROM 

FROM 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

BELLOWS  FALLS 

TO 

TO. 

TO 

TO. 

South  Montague,  Mass. 

50 

Bernardston,  Mass. 

41 

’ Leverett,  “ 

55 

Greenfield,  “ 

48 

North  Amherst,  “ 

57 

Deerfield,  “ 

51 

Amherst.  “ 

60 

South  Deerfield,  “ 

56 

South  Amherst, 

63 

Whately,  “ 

58 

Belchertown,  “ 

70 

North  Hatfield,  “ 

60 

Three  Rivers,  “ 

77 

Hatfield,  “ 

63 

Palmer,  “ 

80 

i 

Northampton,  “ 

67 

Mount  Tom,  “ 

69 

Easthampton,  “ 

72 

Smith’s  Eerry,  “ 

71 

Mon  son,  “ 

84 

Holyoke,  “ 

76 

Stafford,  Conn. 

95 

Willimansett,  “ 

77 

Tolland,  “ 

101 

Chicopee,  “ 

81 

Merrow,  “ 

104 

Chicopee  Falls,  “ 

83 

• 

Mansfield,  ' “ 

106 

Springfield,  “ 

84 

Eagleville,  “ 

108 

Thompsonville,  Conn. 

93 

South  Coventry,  “ 

110 

Warehouse  Point,  “ 

97 

Willimantic,  “ 

115 

Windsor  Locks,  “ 

98 

' 

South  Windham,  “ 

119 

Windsor,  “ 

104 

Yantic,  “ 

128 

0 

Hartford,  “ 

110 

Norwich,  “ 

132 

Berlin,  “ 

121 

Montville,  “ 

139 

New  Britain,  “ 

124 

New  London,  “ 

145 

Meriden,  “ 

128 

New  York, 

194 

West  Meriden,  “ 

128 

Yalesville,  “ 

131 

» 

Middletown,  “ 

131 

Wallingford,  “ 

134 

North  Haven,  “ 

140 

New  Haven,  “ 

146 

• 

New  York, 

194 

• 

24 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT 

TARIFF. 

MERCHANDISE  RATES 

• 

• 

Knt.  nvRr  S mil ps 

Dvpr  S and  nnt. 

nvpr  1 0 milps 

. .10 

ii 

. .15. 

ii 

. .20. 

u 

25 

u 

. HO 

u 

“ 35 

it 

“ 40 

45  “ *0  “ 

. .50. 

it 

“ 

. .32.- 

..27-- 

. .20. . 

. .15 

“ 55 

“ on  “ «5  <• 

. .65. 

'll 

70...“ 

. .38- • 

. .33-  • 

. .24. . 

. .18 

“. . .70. 

It 

75. . .“ 

. .40- • 

. .34- • 

25.  . 

. .19 

“...75. 

ii 

80...“.... 

. .42- • 

. .35-  • 

. .26. . 

. .20 

“ 80 

27 . . 

91 

“. . .85. 

It 

• • • • • • 

90. . .“ 

. .46- • 

. .37- * 

. .28. . 

. .22 

. .90 

ll 

. .48* • 

.38*  • 

29.  . 

. .23 

. .95. 

u 

100. 

.-.50*  • 

. .39-* 

. .30.  . 

. .24 

“. .100. 

ll 

no. . .“ 

. .52-  • 

. .41 • • 

31 . . 

. .25 

“ HO 

ll 

120  “ 

32 . . 

• -26 

“.  120 

ll 

, 130  “ 

33 . . 

• .27 

“. .130. 

ll 

140. . .“. 

. .47  " 

. .34.  . 

. .28 

.140. 

(l 

150. . .“ 

. .58- • 

. .49" 

. .35.  • 

. .29 

“. . 150. 

It 

160...“.  

.51  •• 

. .36. • 

. .30 

“. .160. 

ll 

170  ..“ 

.52" 

. .37.  . 

• -31 

“. .170. 

ii 

..180  “ 

.53** 

38.  . 

. .32 

“. .180. 

ll 

190. . .“ 

.54’  • 

. .40. • 

. .33 

.190. 

ll 

• • 66  * * 

. .55- • 

. .41. • 

. .34 

.200. 

ll 

210...“  ...  

. .68- • 

. .56" 

. .43.  • 

. .35 

“ .210 

ll 

220  “ 

44-  • 

. -36 

“ 220 

li 

230  “ 

45.  • 

. -37 

“.  .230. 

ll 

240. . .“ 

. .73*  • 

. .59* • 

. .46. • 

. .38 

“ 240 

ll 

250  “ 

60*  * 

47  • . 

• • 39 

.250. 

ll 

260. . .“ 

. .76*  * 

. .61" 

. .48. . 

. .40 

“ 260 

ll 

270  “ 

49.  • 

. -41 

“.  .270 

ii 

280. . .“ 

. .78-  • 

. .63" 

. .50.  • 

. .42 

“.‘.280. 

ll 

300. . .“ 

. .80- • 

. .65" 

. .52.  • 

. .43 

“.  .300. 

ll 

320. . .“ 

. .82*  • 

. .67" 

. .53. . 

. .44 

“. .320. 

340. . .“ 

. .84* • 

. .69" 

. .54. . 

. .45 

“ .340. 

360. . .“ 

. .86*  * 

. .71  " 

. .55.  . 

. .46 

“. .360. 

ll 

380. . .“ 

.88-  • 

. .73" 

. .56.  . 

. .47 

“. .380. 

ll 

400. . .“ 

. .90- * 

. .74- • 

. .57.  . 

. .48 

“. .400. 

ll 

420. . .“ 

. .91  • • 

. .75" 

. .58. . 

. .49 

“. .420. 

ii 

440. . .“ 

. .92*  • 

. .76" 

. .59.  . 

. .50 

“ 440' 

ii 

460  “ 

60.  • 

. .51 

“ 460 

ll 

480  “.. 

. .61 . . 

. .52 

“ 480 

u 

^500  “ 

. .62.  . 

. .53 

“ 500 

ll 

520  “ 

. .63.  . 

. . 54 

“ 520 

ll 

. 540  “ . 

. .64  . 

. .55 

“ 540 

ll 

. . .• . 560  “ . 

. .65. . 

. .56 

“ 560. 

ll 

..  ..580  ..“ 

. .66. . 

. .57 

.580. 

600. . “ 

.100. . 

. .84- • 

. .67.  . 

. .58 

CONN.  RIVER  LINE  FREIGHT  TARIFF. 


26 

SPECIAL  CAR  LOAD  LIST. 

For  Rates,  see  Page  Opposite. 


SPECIAL  ONE-  (S-  1-) 


The  following  articles  will  be  transported  in  car  loads,  not  exceeding  20,000  lbs.,  at 
the  rates  nagied  in  Class  “S.  1.” 


A*hes,  Pot  and  Pearl. 
Barrilla. 

Bark,  ground. 

Chair  Stuff. 
Charcoal. 


Clay. 

Copper,  in  pigs. 
Doors. 

Granite,  dressed. 
Handles. 


Marble  Dust,  in 
casks. 

Marl. 

Nails. 

Oil  Cake. 


Salt,  in  Liverpool 
sacks. 

Scythe  Stones. 

Soap,  in  oasks. 


Soapstone. 
Starch,  in  casks. 
Sulphate  Lime. 
Spikes. 


SPECIAL  TWO,  (S.  J3.) 

The  following  articles  will  be  transported  in  car  loads,  not  exceeding  20,000  lbs.,  at 
the  rates  named  in  Class  “ S.  2.” 


Barley.  Corn. 

Beans.  Earth  Paint. 

Bran.  Feed. 

Buckwheat.  Flour. 

Cement.  Hay,  in  hay  cars. 

Horses  and  Cattle  in  Y.  I.  & C. 
to  these  rates. 


Horses  and  Cattle.  Oats. 

Iron,  boiler,  bar  and  Peas. 

band.  Potatoes. 

Junk  and  Jute.  Rye. 

Kaolin.  Salt,  coarse. 


Slate. 

Sand,  moulding. 
Wheat. 

Wood  Pulp. 


Co.’s  Cars  will  be  charged  45  per  cent,  in  addition 


SPECIAL  TPIREE,  (S.  3.) 

The  following  articles  will  be  transported  in  car  loads,  not  exceeding  20.000  lbs.,  at 
the  rates  named  in  Class  “S.  3.” 


Ashes,  wood. 
♦Brick. 

Bark. 

♦Coal,  mineral. 
♦Ore  of  all  kinds. 


Copperas. 
Fertilizers. 
Freestone,  unwro’t. 
♦Granite,  unwro’t. 
Guano. 


* Taken  at  gross  tons. 


Ice. 

♦Iron,  ore  t bloom, 
pig,  scrap,  billet, 
and  railroad. 
Locomotive  Tire. 


Lime. 

Marble,  unwrought. 
Peat. 

Plaster. 


Poudrette. 

♦Railroad  Chairs. 
♦Stone,  unwrought, 
not  specified. 


Bark  will  be  transported  at  the  rates  given,  when  in  cars  not  more  than  30  ft  et 
long  or  6 feet  high. 

Cars  31  feet  long  will  be  charged  4 per-cent.;  32  feet  long,  7 percent.,  and  33 
feet  long,  10  per  cent,  more  than  these  rates. 


SPECIAL  FOUR,  (S.  4.) 

The  following  articles  will  be  transported  in  car  loads,  not  exceeding  ten  gross  tons 
(22.400  lbs.,)  at  the  rates  named  in  Class  ‘*S.  4.”  All  in  excess  of  this  weight  will 
be  charged  at  the  same  rate,  calling  a ton  2,000  lbs. 

Timber,  and  Long  Lumber  requiring  more  than  one  car,  taken  by  special  contract. 

Headings.  Lath.  Posts.  Staves  and  Shooks  Hoop,  and.  Hoop  Poles.  Lumber.  Shingles. 
Timber.  Logs.  Marble,  in  blocks,  unwrought. 


SPECIAL  FIVE,  (S-  S_) 

Hay  and  Straw,  in  common  cars,  will  be  transported  in  car  loads  not  exceeding 
16,000  lbs.;  at  the  rates  named  in  Class  u S.  5.” 

Agents  will  in  all  cases  give  the  actual  as  well  as  the  assumed  car  load 
weight  of  Hav  and  Straw.  When  the  weight  exceeds  the  named  one,  they  will, 
charge  for  such  excess  at  the  rate  given  for  car  loads. 


SPECIAL  SIX,  (S  6.) 

Hay  and  Straw  in  “ long  ” cars  (31  feet  and  over)  will  be  transported  in  car  loads 
not  exceeding  18,000  lbs.,  at  the  rates  estimated  in  Class  “S  6.” 

SPECIAL  SE-VYEN;,  (S-  7L) 

Sheep,  Shoats,  and  Calves  will  be  transported  in  car  loads  of  17,000  lbs.,  at  the 
rates  named  in  Class  u S.  7,”  except  in  Y.  I.  & C.  Co.’s  cars  (33  feet  long),  in  which 
case  15  per  cent,  additional  will  be  charged. 


CONN.  RIVER 

LINE 

FREIGHT 

TARIFF. 

27 

1 

SPECIAL  CAR  LOAD  RATES. 

For  Classification,  see  Page  Opposite. 

S. 

1. 

s. 

2. 

s. 

3. 

s. 

4. 

s. 

5. 

S. 

6. 

S. 

7. 

Not  over  5 miles,. . . . 

$9  00 

$9  00 

$8 

00 

$7 

00 

$7 

20 

$8 

10 

$7 

65 

Over  5 and  not  over 

10  miles, 

11 

00 

10 

00 

9 

00 

8 

00 

8 

00 

9 

00 

8 

50 

“. . .10.  . 

.“20. .“. . 

14  00 

13 

00 

12 

00 

10 

00 

10 

40 

11 

70 

11 

05 

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4k 

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00 

16 

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14 

00 

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80 

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60 

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a 

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20 

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17 

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14 

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14 

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16 

20 

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a 

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23 

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00 

19 

00 

16 

00 

16 

80 

18 

90 

17 

85 

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26 

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22 

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29 

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32 

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a 

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27 

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26 

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a 

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a 

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41  00 

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44 

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44 

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44 

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48 

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44 

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53 

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10 

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55 

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58 

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44 

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60 

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62 

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43 

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60 

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44 

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80 

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70 

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